Monthly Archives: March 2017

BOLT: Being Outstanding Leaders Together Against Drugs and Alcohol – April 24

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BOLTMonday, April 24, 2017 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Monticello High School

On April 24, all Charlottesville/Albemarle middle school students and parents are invited to attend BOLT—a fun family event promoting healthy lifestyles and leadership through drug and alcohol education. Parents will hear from UVA’s Gordie Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, while students will hear from David Flood, a national motivational speaker. A free Bojangles’ dinner will be served from 6 to 6:30. Registration is required. Please visit www.youchoosecville.com to register, or click here.

Questions? Please contact Kate Modica at katherine.modica@regionten.org.

Virginia Household Water Quality Program: April 2017 Drinking Water Clinic

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Virginia Cooperative ExtensionVirginia Cooperative Extension provides affordable water testing and interpretation for wells and springs of households in Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the surrounding counties. Affordable water testing and information about water quality and well and spring care and maintenance will be offered for homeowners this April. Registration is now open for the 2017 Drinking Water Clinic. Continue reading →

On Coming to America: Small Moments, Big Meanings

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Nation of ImmigrantsLooking for an activity to engage your students in the interview process, writing, and even multimedia production? Check out On Coming to America: Small Moments, Big Meanings, including online lessons with structured opportunities for students to listen to, learn from, and honor the stories of others and, in the process, document and celebrate small moments in history from their own communities and across the globe.

Policy Updates: January – February 2017

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Policy UpdatesAlbemarle County Public Schools maintains over 600 policies. Our policies are locally developed through our work with the Virginia School Boards Association and they are tied to Virginia Code. Several are locally developed. Our policies translate our core values of excellence, young people, community and respect into the backbone of our daily operations and aspirations for students. You can stay up-to-date on policy revisions, additions and deletions through the ACPS website! View the January – February 2017 policy updates (ACPS login required).

Factual Information Related to Immigration Status, Services, and Enforcement in Albemarle County

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Albemarle County LogoIn response to the volume of questions and concerns received about issues related to immigration, Albemarle County has compiled a brochure outlining the County’s current policies and practices as they relate to immigration status: Factual Information Related to Immigration Status, Services, and Enforcement in Albemarle County. In an effort to ensure wide accessibility, these materials are being translated into Spanish and Arabic, and translated versions will be available at the same link when complete.

BeWell Albemarle: Upcoming Programs & Events

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Albemarle BeWellDiabetes Alert Day is March 28, 2017. The American Diabetes Association is sounding the alarm about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in American adults by asking America to take their 60-second Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test. It’s free, anonymous, and available online. (A printable version is available as well.)

Want to quit smoking, but don’t know where to start? Two local and FREE support groups are available to help you quit. This is your opportunity to learn about and experience various strategies for quitting, such as medication, acupuncture, hypnosis, stress reduction, and more!

We Notice: Nominate an Employee by March 24; Attend the Recognition Celebration on April 20

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Put This on Your CalendarThe Albemarle County Student Advisory Council, in partnership with Albemarle County Public Schools, has kicked off the annual We Notice Program! Students, parents, and employees are invited to recognize a teacher or staff member whose work should be celebrated. Any ACPS employee (teacher, office associate, building services team member, teaching assistant, cafeteria worker, school nurse, bus driver) is eligible for recognition, but nominations must be received by March 24. Click here to nominate a staff member »

Join us for the We Notice Employee Recognition and Service Celebration on April 20, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the McIntire County Office Building, Lane Auditorium.

Virginia Festival of the Book: Mental Health Discussion

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Virginia Festival of the BookSunday, March 26, 2017 | 1 to 2:30 p.m. | UVa Culbreath Theatre

In collaboration with Partner for Mental Health and others, the Virginia Festival of the Book is presenting Sue Klebold in a FREE public program on Sunday, March 26: Mental Health: Sue Klebold and the Family Aftermath. Klebold, author and advocate for mental health awareness, research, and suicide prevention, shares the story of her son, one of the two shooters at Columbine High School in 1999, to help other families see the signs when their children need help. Dr. Richard Bonnie will join Klebold on stage for discussion and questions. Reserve tickets »

Academic Enrichment Grants – Apply by Apr. 15

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MDEF LogoThe McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation (MDEF) offers Academic Enrichment Grants designed to develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. The Foundation considers proposals that foster understanding, deepen students’ knowledge, and provide opportunities to expand awareness of the world around them.

Academic Enrichment Grants provide funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic and creative abilities of children from low-income households. Continue reading →